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Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 6, 2025

Published on May 6, 2025
Many fruits are blooming. Pollination season is here.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 6, 2025

Published on May 6, 2025
Sweet cherries, plums and some peaches are in full bloom. Apples are at pink with king bloom opening in early varieties. Pollinators are active in the orchards.
Chestnut brown rot management in the field

Published on May 2, 2025
Results of ongoing research at Michigan State University indicate several available fungicides can significantly reduce brown rot in chestnut.
The evolution of Michigan viticulture and pruning systems

Published on May 2, 2025
Expanding the relevance: Guyot pruning in other cool-climate regions.
Congratulations to Michigan’s SARE grant recipients

Published on May 1, 2025
Learn more about the 10 new Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) projects funded for 2025.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

Published on April 30, 2025
Apple, pear, peach and cherry bloom is starting.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 30, 2025

Published on April 30, 2025
Warmer weather means bud phenology is moving right along. Apricots are in full bloom, and plum and sweet cherry are beginning to bloom.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

Published on April 29, 2025
Bloom is coming (and in many cases, it is already here).
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

Published on April 29, 2025
Weather has been cool this spring, but the two warm days have moved trees out of dormancy to visible green tissue.
MSU Extension announces first ever blueberry irrigation workshop

Published on April 28, 2025
Join MSU Extension’s blueberry and irrigation teams for an irrigation workshop on May 16.